Viva Riva!

Hard.  Sensual.  Criminal.  Viva Riva!

As the first major film from the Congo, director Djo Munga could have struggled to find funding, support, talent.  Instead everything came together to produce this hard-hitting film of bigger-than-life life.  Funding came from multiple sources - France, Belgum, Africa.  The cast - with the exception of Manie Malone (Nora) - was drawn from within the Congo.  This wasn't the first African film I've seen, but it was certainly one of the best.  I look forward to more from this director.

Viva Riva!
2010, 96 minutes, directed by Djo Munga